From Tampa, driving North on i75, at mile marker 305 is the Sumter County rest area.

This is a slightly smaller and older style rest area but is well maintained. This exit has a very acute pull off and short exit ramp before deciding if you should go left or right.

Rest Area Location

Exit Number

305

Mile Marker

307

General Notes

This exit has a very acute pull off.

Approach

Exit

Right

Cars go

right

RV's go

Left

Trucks go

Left

Trailers go

Left

Parking

Car parking spots

40

Car ADA spots

8

RV/Trailer/Semi spots

40

Security

Armed, Nighttime

General Description

Rest area is a bit smaller than other Florida rest areas.
The rest area is wooded around the edges.

Rest Room Facilities

2 men's, 2 women's

Each Men's Room

Stalls

Standard Stalls

2

ADA Stalls

1

Urinals

24" High

3

17" High (ADA)

1

Sinks

Push on, auto shut off

Standard Height Sinks

2

ADA Height Sinks

1

Hand Drying

Blowers

Changing Table

Yes

Family Restroom

Yes

Special Needs Specific Restroom

Yes, Joint with family restroom.

Pet Facilities

Pet walk

Yes

Pet area description

There is a designated pet walking area to the South side of this rest area although many pet owners would rather disregard this and walk their dogs wherever they please. *Caution: watch out for pet droppings.

Trash/Recycling

Trash

Yes

Recycling

Yes

Food/Snacks

Coffee

Yes

Food/snack vending

Yes

Ice Cream

Yes

Change Machine

Yes

Beverages Brand

Pepsi

Beverage Types

Soda, water, juice, tea, Gatorade

Picnic Areas

Covered Tables

10 covers with 2 tables under each cover

ADA Picnic Tables

Yes

Additional Picnic area with a car pull off and several parking spots. The additional pull-off area is wooded with pine trees and would make a nice place for kids to run around.